MADRID, April 19, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Joao Felix has said he expects to be out
for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury in Atletico
Madrid's win over Espanyol on Sunday.

  Felix, who was forced off at half-time at the Wanda Metropolitano, wrote on
Instagram: "Unfortunately, the news is not what I was hoping and it is with
deep sadness that I see myself unable to help my team in what is left of the
season.

  "Now I can only support Atleti from the side and work hard on my recovery
to come back stronger."

  Felix's absence is a significant blow to Atletico's hopes of finishing in
La Liga's top four and securing Champions League qualification.

  Thomas Lemar was also taken off at half-time against Espanyol, with
Atletico confirming on Monday he also has a hamstring injury.

  "Joao Felix and Thomas Lemar have suffered injuries to the hamstring
muscles of the left thigh," a club statement confirmed.

  Atletico are fourth in La Liga, level on points with Sevilla and Barcelona,
and three points ahead of Real Betis in fifth.